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A jam submission

21 Ways of Loading a GameView game page

A game about making a scared loading bar actually… load.
Submitted by DiePoolNudel — 11 hours, 29 seconds before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Enjoyment#24.4844.484
Innovation#54.4844.484
Gameplay#114.1614.161
Overall#283.9843.984
Audio#1623.5813.581
Visuals#3313.7103.710
Theme#3753.4843.484

Ranked from 31 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does the game fit the theme?
I interpreted Strange Places as a strange place within a video game (on a meta level), and I chose the unusual setting of a loading screen :)

What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
Some small code elements, like saving, come frrom older project.
I didn't create the music myself and used sound assets, some of which I edited. A detailed list can be found in the credits.

How many people worked on the game?
1

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Submitted(+1)

last minute ranting here! 

This was super creative! I played all the way to the end, the narrative was nice, and the simple puzzles were really neat. I liked the one where you have to actually refresh the page, that was super clever. overall super solid submission!

Submitted(+1)

I think this was the first game that I played from beginning to end - loved it all the way. The puzzles are fun and it's fun that the loading bar has such an attitude. I like the sounds - they fit nicely, specially the piano note when completing a level! The boss battle was cool.

Submitted(+1)

It's so hilarious at the start, so moving and deep at the ned.

Submitted(+1)

This game is cool! The interpration of theme is very unique and the whole game is nicely laid-out, the difficulty curve is on point, the dialogues are pretty fun! Really well done :)

Submitted(+1)

That was just....awesome!
(both the the puzzles and the story - though, 16 and 20 were kinda annoying...just what you'd expect from a loading bar...)

Submitted(+1)

What a unique idea for a game! I loved how varied the challenges were. The "refresh" bit was awesome, I wonder how you got that to work. Getting invested in a loading bar is something I never thought would happen. Great job!

Submitted(+2)

That was so much fun! I almost did something similar, and I think you did a great job with the idea. I would have loved more music, too.

Submitted(+1)

Super creative, and most importantly fun and engaging. You've implemented the pacing between levels and the length of the levels really well. From one solo dev to another, solid work!

(+1)

I really like the game, and also can expected a very pixelated game to be accessed at the end as a joke

Developer(+1)

Thanks for playing! Haha yeah, thats's a nice idea.

(+1)

the bar does mention being scared of the game it loads being bad, so it would be funny but it's still a very cool concept

Submitted(+1)

Amazing idea good job.

Submitted(+1)

Really cool idea, I felt bad for the poor little loading bar. Played it through fully and really enjoyed it. Amazing job!

Submitted(+1)

Great theme interpretation. Loved the game it was so fun to see weirder things each level. Good job! :D

Submitted(+1)

Great concept :D i really like this game good very very cool!

Submitted(+1)

I loved it so much! Seems simple yet the idea of playing with the player on the meta level made it so enjoyable!

Submitted

Really loved this! 💚
So many inventive and funny ideas packed into one game.

It feels fresh and creative — great work!
If you have time, feel free to check out our game too.

Submitted(+1)

Wonderful concept and execution! Never thought I'd find myself invested in the character development of a loading bar XD I loved all the little puzzles <3

Submitted(+1)

Great game! 

Submitted(+1)

wow didn't expect to get so existential yet encouraging experience by a supertroll loading screen. i wish you nothing but the best as well! great entry!

Submitted(+1)

I love games like this. Really appreciated the meta-commentary on showing games to other people

Submitted(+1)

Cool game

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